On March 15, The Mirror unveiled the winners in the 13th annual Best of Federal Way voting. Each year, we ask the residents of Federal Way and the surrounding areas to vote for their choice in 70 different categories ranging from best barbershop, best city leader, best shopping center and best food establishment. This year produced a record-breaking tally of votes with some surprising winners. The winners were announced at a public function at the Federal Way Community Center. Call The Mirror at (253) 925-5565 for more information.
BEST OF FEDERAL WAY 2011 WINNERS
SERVICE
Adult in-home care
First place: Comfort Keepers
2nd: Home Instead
3rd: Just Like Home
Auto body/collision
First place: Precision Collision Auto Body
2nd: Bob Bjorneby’s CARSTAR Federal Way Collision
3rd: Sparks Car Care
Auto technician/location
First place: Toby Gribble/Sparks Car Care
2nd: Merle Pfeifer/Sparks Car Care
3rd: Arlyn Staiger
Auto repair
First place: Sparks Car Care
2nd: Eagle Tire & Automotive
3rd: Sears
Barbershop
First place: Gents Fine Grooming for Men
2nd: Twin Lakes Hair Salon
3rd: SportClips
Barista/location
First place: Maria Kuehlthau/Marista’s
2nd: Stefanie Wilkinson/3 Dog Deli
3rd: Nicole Kim /Austin Chase Coffee
Bartender/location
First place: Pete Houillon/Billy McHale’s
2nd: Nicole Masseth/Puerto Vallarta
3rd: Chelsea Wreden/Azteca
Caterer
First place: Three Chicks Catering, Inc.
2nd: Cafe Pacific Catering
3rd: (TIE) Gino’s Bistro, Billy McHale’s and Longhorn Barbecue
Chiropractor
First place: Summers Chiropractic & Massage
2nd: Wolf Chiropractic
3rd: Spencer Chiropractic Center
Daycare
First place: KinderCare Learning Centers
2nd: St. Luke’s Christian Childcare Center
3rd: La Petite Academy
Day spa
First place: MeMe & Company
2nd: 8th Day Spa
3rd: Twin Lakes Hair Salon
Dentist
First place: Dr. Kenneth Brossel, DDS
2nd: Dr. Wayne E. Svoboda, DDS
3rd: Dr. Brian Williams, DDS
Dry cleaner
First place: Sun Cleaners
2nd: Royal Cleaners
3rd: (TIE) Village Dry Cleaners and Crystal Cleaners
Hair salon
First place: MeMe & Company
2nd: Twin Lakes Hair Salon
3rd: Hair Lounge
Insurance agent/company
First place: Carrie Kuhel/State Farm
2nd: Ty Rutherford/Farmers Insurance
3rd: Karl Kuntz/American Family Insurance
Kids activities
First place: Federal Way Community Center
2nd: Wild Waves Theme Park
3rd: Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory
Massage therapist
First place: Kalista Ruff/Summers Chiropractic & Massage
2nd: Jasmine Burther
3rd: Eudora Ballou/8th Day Spa
Nail salon
First place: Twin Lakes Hair Salon
2nd: MeMe & Company
3rd: 8th Day Spa
Pet groomer
First place: Simply Paws
2nd: Biscuits Federal Way
3rd: Petco
Real estate agent/company
First place: Jackie King/Better Properties
2nd: Lori DeVore/John L Scott
3rd: Dawn Jump/Prudential Northwest Realty
Senior living facility
First place: Foundation House of Federal Way
2nd: Village Green Retirement Campus
3rd: The Woodmark at Steel Lake
Travel agency
First place (tie): Sea & Sand Travel, AAA Travel
3rd: World Voyager Vacations
Veterinarian
First place: Sacajawea Healthcare for Pets
2nd: Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
3rd: Vets For Less
Waitress/location
First place: Angie Diviney/Black Bear Diner
2nd: Anna Dickinson/IHOP (Auburn)
3rd: Natasha Maglio/Black Bear Diner
Waiter/location
First place: Dustin Vistante/Puerto Vallarta
2nd: Tristan Gamble/Billy McHale’s
3rd: Tim Boggs/Black Bear Diner
Yoga
First place: Hot Yoga
2nd: (TIE) Bamboo Asana Yoga, Three Trees Yoga & Healing Arts Center
RETAIL
Bank/Credit Union
First place: BECU
2nd: Umpqua Bank
3rd: Chase (Twin Lakes)
Beer store
First place: 99 Bottles
2nd: Trader Joe’s
3rd: Safeway (320th)
Car dealership
First place: Jet Chevrolet
2nd: Scarff Ford
3rd: Doxon Toyota Scion of Auburn
Casino
First place: Muckleshoot Casino
2nd: PJ Pockets
3rd: Emerald Queen
Clothing store
First place: Macy’s
2nd: Target
3rd: Ross
Discount store
First place: Wal-Mart
2nd: Costco
3rd: Ross
Fitness facility/location
First place: LA Fitness
2nd: Federal Way Community Center
3rd: Bally Total Fitness
Furniture store
First place: Macy’s
2nd: Moe’s Home Collection
3rd: Fred Meyer
Grocery store
First place: Fred Meyer
2nd: QFC (Northshore)
3rd: Trader Joe’s
Hardware store
First place: Ace Hardware (Dash Point)
2nd: Home Depot
3rd: Lowe’s
Jewelry store
First place: Jeffrey’s Jewelers
2nd: Federal Way Custom Jewelers
3rd: Fred Meyer Jewelers
Kids clothing
First place: Sears
2nd: Macy’s
3rd: Target
Movie theater
First place: Century 16 Movie Theatre
2nd: Gateway Movies 8
3rd: Regal Auburn Stadium 17
Nursery and garden center
First place: Branches Garden Center
2nd: Lowe’s
3rd: Fred Meyer
Pet Store
First place: Petsmart
2nd: Petco
3rd: Simply Paws
Portrait Studio/Photographer
First place: Ed Streit Images
2nd: Simply Stated Photography
3rd: Photography by Chris Leavitt
Secondhand store
First place: Goodwill
2nd: Deseret Industries
3rd: Heaven Sent
Shopping center
First place: The Commons at Federal Way
2nd: Supermall
3rd: Kent Station
Tire store
First place: Les Schwab
2nd: Discount Tire
3rd: Costco
Wine store
First place: Trader Joe’s
2nd: QFC (Northshore)
3rd: 99 Bottles
CIVIC
Best cop
First place: George Green
2nd: Andy Hwang
3rd: Lew Cox
Best firefighter
First place: Steve Hopf
2nd: Ryan Herrera
3rd: Al Church
Community volunteer
First place: Merle Pfeifer
2nd: Doug Nelson
3rd: Janice Siebenaler
Educational facility
First place: Highline Community College
2nd: Green River Community College
3rd: Sylvan Learning
Local arts group
First place: Centerstage Theatre
2nd: Federal Way Symphony
3rd: Rosebud Children’s Theatre Conservatory
Local charity
First place: Multi-Service Center
2nd: FUSION
3rd: World Vision
Best place to work
First place: Federal Way Community Center
2nd: Sparks Car Care
3rd: Starbucks Coffee (320th)
School
First place: Sherwood Forest Elementary
2nd: Decatur High School
3rd: Federal Way High School
Teacher/School
First place: Kristin Norgard / Sherwood Forest Elementary
2nd: Cheryl Stark / Panther Lake Elementary
3rd: Tiffani Schoeler / Silver Lake Elementary
Tourist attraction
First place: Farmer’s Market
2nd: Wild Waves Theme Park
3rd: Redondo Beach
FOOD
Asian
First place: Peking Wok
2nd: Indochine Seafood and Satay Bar
3rd: Panda Express
Bakery
First place: Great Harvest Bread Co.
2nd: Costco
3rd: Panera Bread
Bar and nightclubs
First place: PJ Pockets
2nd: Muckleshoot Casino
3rd: Scoreboard Pub
Barbecue
First place: Billy McHale’s
2nd: Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse
3rd: Longhorn Barbecue
Coffee/latte/mocha
First place: Starbucks Coffee (320th)
2nd: Marista’s
3rd: Poverty Bay Coffee Company
Family
First place: Red Robin
2nd: Tokyo Garden
3rd: IHOP
Hamburgers
First place: Burger Express
2nd: Red Robin
3rd: Fatburger
Italian
First place: Olive Garden
2nd: Vince’s
3rd: Gino’s Bistro
Mexican
First place: Azteca
2nd: Puerto Vallarta Family Mexican Restaurants
3rd: Señor Taco
Pizza
First place: Round Table Pizza
2nd: The Rock
3rd: Pizza Pizazz
Brunch/breakfast
First place: Black Bear Diner
2nd: IHOP
3rd: Salty’s
Seafood
First place: Salty’s
2nd: Red Lobster
3rd: McGrath’s
Steakhouse
First place: Outback Steakhouse
2nd: Jimmy Mac’s Roadhouse
3rd: Black Angus Steakhouse
